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Turnip · cool season

Purple Top White Globe

'Purple Top White Globe' Turnip: Classic Flavor with Eye-Catching Appeal Experience the classic flavor and eye-catching appeal of 'Purple Top White Globe' Turnip. This heirloom variety produces smooth, round roots with a vibrant purple top and creamy white bottom. Known for its mild, sweet flavor…

Days to harvest
50
Sow depth
1/2"
Plant spacing
3-4"
Row spacing
15-24"
Sprouts in
7 days
Light
Sun to part shade (4+ hrs)

When to plant

  1. Sow outside
    2–4 weeks before your last frost · sow again every 2–3 weeks
  2. Sow for fall
    Last sowing about 9 weeks before your first fall frost

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Growing tips

  • Sow when the soil is at least 40°F.
  • Best sown right where it will grow — it doesn't like being transplanted.
  • For a steady harvest, sow a little every 2–3 weeks instead of all at once.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 7 days.